About Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary:
- It is situated in H.D. Kote taluk of Mysuru district, Karnataka.
- It lies north of Bandipur National Park.
- The sanctuary includes the backwaters of Nugu Dam on its western side and shares borders with Alaganchi State Forest, a part of Bandipur Tiger Reserve on the southwest side.
- Nugu Dam is built across the Nugu River, a tributary of the Cauvery.
- It is also an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
- Rainfall: The area receives rainfall from both southwest and northeast monsoons. The average amount of rainfall received in this area is 1000 mm.
- Vegetation: The forests comprise of southern mixed deciduous treesand dry deciduous scrubs.
- Flora: Some of the tree species found in this region include Dipterocarpus indicus, Calophyllum tomentosum, and Hopea parviflora.
- Fauna:
- The sanctuary supports a diverse range of fauna, including elephants, tigers, leopards, wild dogs, striped hyenas, sloth bears, gaurs, sambhars, chitals, and four-horned antelopes.
- It is also home to two important riverine wildlife species: the smooth-coated otter and the marsh crocodile, emphasizing its rich biodiversity.
